Sheriff’s deputy shoots suspect in Oakland

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An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect early Sunday, hours after he fled from a car stop and hid in a neighborhood, authorities said.

The incident began about 4 a.m. when police tried to stop a suspect in a car near 50th Avenue and San Leandro Street. The suspect refused to stop and fled east on San Leandro before he ran from the car near 105th and Edes avenues and disappeared, police said.

Oakland police and Alameda County sheriff’s deputies set up a perimeter in the neighborhood.

About 5:50 a.m., the suspect was spotted moving in a yard.

“Hey, somebody just jumped over west, to the west yard. Is that one of you guys?” an officer asked on the radio.

Another officer replied, “Hold still. I think he’s working his way — just hold the air. And a male black – he’s actually fleeing.”

At least seven gunshots could then be heard. “Shots fired!” an officer reported.

“One down. Code 3 medical, send them in!” an officer said.

Police said the suspect was shot by a sheriff’s deputy.

The man’s condition was not available.

No officers or deputies were hurt.

No other details were immediately released.

The shooting is under investigation by police and the Alameda County district attorney’s office.